Monday, March 23, 2009
Lemon-Cherry "Teasecake" Pudding
Doesn't this look lovely? Would you believe it if I told you that one serving of this pudding contains a serving of a whole grain? "What?", you say? I know, I couldn't believe it myself. The secret whole grain in this recipe is millet. Yes, that stuff that looks like little seeds that I feed my budgie Sparky. This recipe is the 'Lemon Teasecake' recipe from The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook which is a vegan, soy-free version of lemon cheesecake. I didn't have a pie crust so I just layered the filling in a bowl with canned cherry pie filling. It's thick, creamy, tart and slightly sweet. I'm glad I added the cherries which added more sweetness. But how cool is this? You would never guess it was millet. The trick is after you cook the millet, you blend it up with some lemon juice, maple syrup, cashews and vanilla extract until very creamy. After a few hours of refrigeration it is ready to eat. I wish I had some Soyatoo whipped cream to put on top.
WOW that looks delicious--so creative! would you recommend the uncheese cookbook highly? i only ask b/c, although i'm sure it's a good book, i have SO many vegan cookbooks and i don't like to ass anymore unless i know that they're phenomenal!
ReplyDeletewow i definitely meant to write *add anymore hahah
ReplyDeletethat looks like the cheesecake my mom used to make!!
ReplyDeletenora - i like my uncheese cookbook and i'm willing to bet kim loves hers :)
nora,
ReplyDeleteSarah is right. I do love my uncheese cookbook. I think every person who doesn't eat cheese or dairy should have this book. :)
Wow, cherry cheesecake was always my favorite. This looks so rich, I'll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteI have a key lime version of this recipe, and I still haven't made it. Everyone seems to love it and it always looks so good!
ReplyDeleteYum! I have this book, I need to try this recipe. Those cherries look fabulous!
ReplyDeletethat is a TOTAL tease.
ReplyDeleteclassic flavor combo for sure. i want to eat it!
that looks lovely! must be delicious, i wanna try some.~N:)
ReplyDeleteKMouse...you will make a Vegan out of me yet....
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